Gallery View:100 Hundreds & Other Incredible Acts of Longevity

Sir Don Bradman (Cricket)

The greatest batsman in the history of cricket, "The Don" scored 6996 runs, including 29 centuries and 13 half-centuries in only 52 Test matches at a phenomenal average of 99.94 in his 20-year playing career. Such was the freedom with which he scored that England captain Douglas Jardine devised a controversial set of tactics known as Bodyline to keep Bradman in check. This would later develop into a diplomatic row ... more

Sir Don Bradman (Cricket)

The greatest batsman in the history of cricket, "The Don" scored 6996 runs, including 29 centuries and 13 half-centuries in only 52 Test matches at a phenomenal average of 99.94 in his 20-year playing career. Such was the freedom with which he scored that England captain Douglas Jardine devised a controversial set of tactics known as Bodyline to keep Bradman in check. This would later develop into a diplomatic row between Australia and England. Bradman, who is an Australian icon, took to writing and also assumed administrative roles after his retirement. He was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Hame on November 19, 2009.

Bradman's famous quotes:

"I was never coached; I was never told how to hold a bat."

"Many cricketers who had more ability than I had, Why they didn't make more runs than I did, I don't know."

"A good captain must be a fighter; confident but not arrogant, firm but not obstinate; able to take criticism without letting it unduly disturb him, for he is sure to get it - and unfairly, too." less